Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $800 (54 Rentals)

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property at 333 Elm St

$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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333 Elm St

KearnyNJ07032
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534 Kearny Ave, Unit 1L
$1,950
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$1,950
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534 Kearny Ave, Unit 1L

534 Kearny AveKearny, NJ 07032
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property at 9 Schuyler Ct

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9 Schuyler Ct, Unit R2

9 Schuyler Ct
KearnyNJ07032

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177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2
$2,200
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$2,200
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177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2

177 Clendenny AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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property at 202 Delaware Ave

$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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202 Delaware Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306
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218-220 Duncan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

218-220 Duncan Ave

218-220 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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80 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Lexington Ave

80 Lexington AveJersey City, NJ 07304

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196 Clinton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

196 Clinton Ave

196 Clinton AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

2267 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07304
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304 Ege Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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214-220 Duncan Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

214-220 Duncan Ave

214-220 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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16 Bennett
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16 Bennett

16 Bennett StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Main St Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main St Commons

100 Main StNewark, NJ 07105
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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South Kearny, Kearny, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Kearny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kearny area of Kearny, NJ is a Studio unit found at Wangdu Apartments priced from $1,595. The Agnes Co-Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable South Kearny apartments for rent in Kearny, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wangdu ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Private Bath J1BR,1BA$1,650
3 AcresS6AStudio,1BA$1,925
Verde Jersey CitySStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $2.55 price per square foot 4BR/3.5 BA Townhome Model at 592 Bramhall Avenue in the in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 688 Communipaw Ave Model at 688 Communipaw Ave starting at $1,000 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
592 Bramhall Avenue4BR/3.5 BA Townhome4BR,3.5BA$2.55
688 Communipaw Ave688 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$0.67
177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2177 Clendenny Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
575 W Side Ave, Unit 2575 W Side Ave4BR,1BA$2.09
722 Westside Ave, Unit 2722 Westside Ave3BR,1BA$2.05
133 Boyd Ave133 Boyd Ave3BR,1BA$2.50
534 Kearny Ave, Unit 1L534 Kearny Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
475 Elm Street, Unit 2BR - 1BA APT w Laundry in building475 Elm Street2BR,1BA$2.21
623 Bramhall Ave, Unit 1R623 Bramhall Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
168 Delaware Ave, Unit 11168 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$2.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Kearny, Kearny, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Kearny Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Kearny?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Kearny is at Wangdu Apartments listed at $1,595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment is $1,650 at The Agnes Co-Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Kearny Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Kearny is starting from $2,600 at Verde Jersey City.

What is the most affordable South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Xchange at Secaucus Junction and starts from $3,745.

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